1896 $1 Educational Silver Certificate (Fr. 224)

A wholesome VF with strong eye appeal - crisp black engraving and bold blue serials set against a well-balanced layout. Paper remains sound with moderate circulation, including a vertical center fold and scattered handling, yet surfaces are reasonably clean for the grade. The scarlet seal is vivid and margins are pleasing, with only minor corner rounding. Reverse color is rich and even, showing deep green detail with light fold toning. PMG notes a small tear, which aligns with the Thirty assessment without otherwise distracting from this example’s overall presence.